Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS!

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through Tuesday, July 20. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Thursday, July 29.

The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!

LLCC to hold Rapid Enrollment Days July 27-29

Picture yourself at LLCC Lincoln Land Community College this fall! Rapid Enrollment Days July 27, 28, 29.
To assist new students in enrolling for the fall semester, LLCC will hold “Rapid Enrollment Days” on the LLCC campus July 27-29.

“There’s still time to enroll at LLCC for fall 2021,” said Mac Warren, assistant director for recruitment and response. “We invite students to come to a Rapid Enrollment Day and get personalized assistance with enrollment no matter where they are in the process.

“LLCC is offering a wide selection of in-person, online and hybrid classes this fall,” Warren continued. “Even if you haven’t applied to college yet, we can get you started on your college degree.”

Rapid Enrollment Days are from 5-8 p.m. July 27; and 9-noon and 1-4 p.m. on both July 28 and 29. Students can visit displays about LLCC majors and transfer courses, take tours, talk to faculty and staff, complete the admission application and get their questions answered. If students have already applied to LLCC, options include attending a new student orientation, getting information on financial aid and assistance filling out the FAFSA, and registering for classes. All students who attend can receive a free Quiznos meal along with other refreshments and LLCC swag.

Students are asked to register for a Rapid Enrollment Day at www.llcc.edu/rapid. Any questions may be texted to 217-292-7874.

Workforce 101 held Saturday

Workforce Institute. Workforce 101 June 26.The first ever Workforce 101 event was held Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. More than 50 prospective students tried out various trades with hands-on activities and met employers at the event. Students could choose up to two sessions  from culinary, hospitality, aviation, HVACR, construction, welding and automotive technology.

Prospective students in HVACR labWeldingCooking in the culinary labProspective students in automotive engine labProspective students learning about aviation

LLCC Foundation presents at Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser

The LLCC Foundation presented at the Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser on Sunday, June 13 at Southwind Park. Established in 2020, the Stand Together Scholarship is a two-year, $8,000 scholarship and was established by friends who had a passion to make a difference. Michelle Burger, scholarship program and alumni services coordinator, and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, attended the event along with Kylana Moore, scholarship recipient. Michelle and Kylana spoke about the impact of the scholarship and how it ties to our LLCC mission. The fundraiser had 40 attendees and helped raise over $4,600 for the Stand Together scholarship fund.

Michelle Burger, Kylana Moore and Kim WilsonKylana Moore next to Stand Together Scholarship sign